Air compressor featuring the r15bhu compressor (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Champion A Series
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C1- -1- -608 CHAMPION 1st Edition July, 1999 A- -SERIES COMPRESSOR/VACUUM PUMP MODELS 3” STROKE APLGAA, APLGBA APLHAA, APLHBA 4- -1/2” STROKE APOGAA, APOGBA APOHAA, APOHBA PARTS LIST OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL...
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MODEL DESCRIPTION __ __ __ __ __ __ Column 1 -- Product A -- Air Cooled Column 2 -- Pressure Lubricated Column 3 -- Horsepower 15 HP Compressor/Vacuum 30 HP Compressor/Vacuum Column 4 -- Construction Single Stage with Suction Unloading Valves Single Stage with Plain Valves Column 5 -- Rotation Counterclockwise Rotation...
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For the location of your local authorized Air Compressor dealer refer to the local yellow pages of your phone directory or contact: Distribution Center: Factory: Master Distribution Center Champion 5585 East Shelby Drive 1301 N. Euclid Ave. Memphis, TN 38141 Princeton, IL 61356...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Description ..............Inside Front Cover Maintain Compressor Reliability and Performance with Genuine ChampionR Compressor Parts and Support Services...
FOREWORD ChampionR Compressors are the result of advanced engineering and skilled manufacturing. To be assured of re- ceiving maximum service from this machine the owner must exercise care in its operation and maintenance. This book is written to give the operator and maintenance department essential information for day--to--day operation, maintenance and adjustment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is everybody’s business and is based on your use of good common sense. All situations or circumstances cannot always be predicted and covered by established rules. Therefore, use your past experience, watch out for safety hazards and be cautious. Some general safety precautions are given below: Failure to observe these notices could result in injury to or death of personnel.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Installation and Operating Instructions should be check valve or aftercooler. The discharge line should read carefully before starting the unit. be piped to the lowest opening in the air receiver. LOCATION -- The compressor should be installed in a clean, well--lighted place, with plenty of space all around it, and in such a manner as to be accessible from all sides.
be located on the inside wall, preferably with the com- CLOCKWISE pressor control equipment. All pressure relief valves should be tested daily by hand to be sure that they are functioning properly. COUNTER/CLOCKWISE ROTATION - - the compressor must be run in the proper direction so that the fan will blow air over the compressor and for pump to operate.
Check oil level -- oil level must be above the red On initial start or after the compressor has been over- line on the sight gauge or to full mark on dipstick. hauled, run the compressor with the receiver outlet New unit is supplied with break in oil in the crank- valves wide open for about ten minutes so that oil will case.
DAILY MAINTENANCE Two pins on back side of cover engage in recessed area of pump as shown Before and during maintenance work be absolutely sure these rules are fol- lowed: CCLW Shaft Rotation CLW Shaft Rotation of Oil Pump with Cover of Oil Pump with A.
away all dirt before removing the oil filler plug. After the unit has operated for several minutes, shut down the compressor, check the oil level and add if necessary. Before and during maintenance work When starting the unit after an oil change, start under be absolutely sure these rules are fol- no--load until assured that oil has reached all moving parts.
SUCTION VALVE UNLOADING MECHANISM -- Un- nance must be obtained from the manufacturer or loading the compressor is accomplished by a plunger Champion. holding all suction valves off their seats when the pre- determined air pressure, for which the unloading con- DRY TYPE FILTER SILENCER -- Service every 1 to 30 trol is set, is reached.
PISTON PIN BUSHINGS -- The bronze piston pin bushings are a press fit in the piston and bored for prop- er running clearance with the pin. The suggested meth- od for installing new bushings is to “freeze” the bushing Do not torque each bolt to rating sep- in dry ice or cold storage box until it shrinks enough to arately as this will cause the rod bore slip in the bore.
TROUBLE SHOOTING AIR PRESSURE SLOW TO BUILD UP: SHORT VALVE LIFE: 1. Air filter clogged. 1. Dirt entering unit. 2. Leaks in air system. 2. Heavy carbon deposits. 3. Compressor too small 3. Corrosive vapors entering unit. 4. Worn suction or discharge valves -- the valve cov- 4.
STANDARD DIMENSIONS & RUNNING CLEARANCES UNIT COLD - - NEW COMPONENTS Inches CYLINDER BORE ......7.875/7.876 200.025/200.050 PISTON -- RING LAND DIAMETER...
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. CRANKCASE GROUP Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. CRANKCASE ..........203ASL013 PLUG .
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. 240ASL810- -C (Ref. Drawing) CYLINDER AND HEAD SHOWN WITH SUCTION UNLOADING VALVE CYLINDER GROUP (2 Required Per Unit) Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. CYLINDER ........202ASL002 PLUG .
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. PLAIN VALVE SUCTION UNLOADING VALVE 241ASL810 (Ref. Drawing) VALVE GROUP (2 Required per Unit) Suction Ref. Unloading Plain Name of Part Part No. Part No. VALVE ASSEMBLY (Includes Ref. No. 71--83) .
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Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. SINGLE STAGE COMPRESSOR/VACUUM PUMP Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. O--RING ............25BC425 SCREW .
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. PISTON RING ARRANGEMENT 65AA20 65AA4 65AA20 65AM280 256ASL810- -A (Ref. Drawing) BREATHER PLUG ASSEMBLY 200ATS191A (Ref. Drawing) Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. BREATHER PLUG ASSEMBLY, Includes next four items .
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. 208ASL810 (Ref. Drawing) UNLOADER PIPING Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. TEE--TUBE ........... . . 86E119 ELBOW--TUBE .
Order by Part Number and Description. Reference Numbers are for your convenience only. 239ASL810 (Ref. Drawing) DECALS Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. DECAL--DANGER ..........206EAQ077 DECAL--DANGER .
SPARE PARTS - - REPAIR KITS Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. SUCTION UNLOADING VALVE KIT (7--7/8”) ....... 208ASL6017 (Includes next five items) O--RING...
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SPARE PARTS - - REPAIR KITS (Continued) Ref. Name of Part Qty. Part No. GASKET KIT (7--7/8” & 7--7/8”) (Includes next ten items) ....ASL81706 SEAL--OIL .
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS Labor shall be limited to the amount specified in the Company’s labor rate schedule. Champion (the “Company”) warrants to each original Labor costs in excess of the Company rate schedules retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its new products from...
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Telephone: (815) 875- -3321 FAX: (815) 872- -0421 Sales and Service in all major cities. For parts information, contact Master Distribution Center, Memphis, TN Telephone: (800) 245- -4946 FAX: (901) 542- -6159 Specifications subject to change without notice. Copyright 1999 Champion Litho in U.S.A. http://www.championpneumatic.com mktg@gardnerdenver.com...